Before Michigan faced Ohio State on Saturday, Jim Harbaugh said he and offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, the program's interim head coach, understood the Wolverines' offense would require more than a straightforward game plan to overcome the Buckeyes' defense.
As The Game unfolded, Michigan replaced quarterback J.J. McCarthy with backup Alex Orji on its first offensive possession of the second half, though not before McCarthy connected with tight end Colston Loveland for a 21-yard completion. On the next two snaps, Orji ran two keepers. The 6-foot-3, 236-pound signal-caller ran for 20 yards on the first and 2 yards on the second.